10 Creative ways to maximise a small bathroom
If your bathroom is the size of a postage stamp, don't despair. These 10 simple solutions to small bathrooms could be your answer.
Whether you view them as purely utilitarian or as a place of sanctuary, you still want to make the most out of your bathroom. But what if your bathroom is small and pokey? Here are 10 clever ideas to make it feel bigger.
1. Floating fixtures
The limited footprint of a small bathroom means you’ll want to keep as much off the floor as possible. Even bathroom essentials such as basins and vanities can be attached to the wall to create more space. The same goes for loos: wall hung with a slim seat, for example, is the perfect compact toilet for a small bathroom. And when it comes to taps, nothing says style like a wall-mounted basin mono.
Install a wall-mounted vanity unit and tall boy to free up
the floor and give the impression of space in a bathroom.
2. Large format tiles
While it seems to make sense to use smaller tiles in a small bathroom, the opposite is true. The grid pattern created by the grout lines of small tiles visually reduces the space. So, a large, plain-coloured tile works better. While we are talking tiles, using the same tile on the walls and floor creates a sense of height especially in a narrow bathroom.
3. Go for a combo toilet and vanity unit
In a really narrow space, such as a guest cloakroom, a toilet-and-vanity combo is a treat. Have a look at the stylish combinations in our Sole range.
The perfect solution to a tiny bathroom is an all-in-one unit. It fits snugly
into narrow spaces plus gives much-needed storage.
4. Colour can make your bathroom look bigger
Keep your colour scheme simple. Go monochrome, and while white is always a winner, a solid block of black or another rich dark colour can work equally well. If you are a fan of bright hues, introduce a pop of colour in your soft furnishings, such as towels.
5. If you can squeeze in tub
If life isn’t worth living without a good soak, a free-standing or slipper bath is a good option in a small bathroom. The elegant curved shapes also help break the boxy lines that can make your bathroom look smaller.
A freestanding tub with beautifully curved edges helps to break up the boxy
lines of a small bathroom, giving the impression of more space.
6. Free up space with a sliding door
Traditional doors take up more space than you probably have in your small bathroom, in which case a sliding door is the answer.
7. Mirrors on the wall
A mirrored wall will double the size of your small bathroom, but if this is beyond your pocket, or not structurally feasible, make a feature by adding multiple mirrors with interesting shapes to one of the walls. Just keep an eye on what the mirror reflects, you don’t want to be looking at the toilet every time you look in the mirror.
8. Cut the clutter with bathroom storage
Bathroom surfaces are a magnet for all sorts of bits and bobs, so a wall-mounted tall boy is very useful. Pair it with a matching floating vanity to free up floor space and add to the illusion.
Lose the shampoo bottles! Bathroom storage is an essential for
cutting the clutter and making small bathrooms look bigger.
9. Good bathroom lighting works wonders
In a perfect world, every bathroom would be flooded with natural light. In reality, your small bathroom is likely to have no windows at all, so a skylight or solar tunnel would be a worthwhile investment.
Good lighting around the vanity is also a must. Browse our range of LED mirrors with no-touch on/off switch. Some also have a memory function that controls light from cool to warm. No chance of a wild makeup job now!
Good bathroom lighting works wonders and a big LED mirror is a smart way to
add light. It's also a great help to be able to see while you're titivating!
10. Create a wet room
A wet room, even if it is on the small side, is the ultimate solution to a small bathroom, especially if you opt for a frameless glass shower screen. Browse our range of wet room screens in various sizes and styles. The glass will also reflect the available light and make the bathroom appear bigger.
When space is tight a walk-in shower is a great option. The
glass from the screen also helps to reflect light.
